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Access to articles, journals, and books

Due to the COVID-19 situation, all Columbia University Library locations are closed and we cannot loan our print materials or request scans from that material, including those items stored offsite at ReCAP. However, we do have the following services available to our users:

Access library resources

Electronic Resources – All Columbia University students, faculty, and staff have access to all subscribed electronic resources, whether on campus or off-campus. There are two primary means of access from off-campus:

Print Resources – We will make our best efforts to get content we do not subscribe to electronically, including scanned chapters of books and older print articles, from partner libraries. Submit your request via ILLiad request form or Alternate ILLiad log-in​

Print Textbooks - VitalSource Helps and RedShelf Responds are programs designed to support students and instructors who may have lost access to course materials due to a campus moving to distance learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19.